Estimator

Flint has an exciting opportunity for an Entry Level Estimator. The Estimating position will assist the preconstruction team in procuring work and budgeting negotiated projects. Additional services will include evaluating client requirements, budgeting, preparing GMP’s, providing value engineering, constructability reviews, design consultant management on design build projects, subcontractor work scope preparation, and maintenance of subcontractor / supplier historical cost data base.

The major responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following :

• Evaluating proposals / bid documents to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Evaluating contractual requirements, attending pre-bid meetings, and determining scope of work and potential conflicts.
• Preparing take-offs and budgets for labor / material / equipment pricing, performing labor production analysis, and determining general conditions and indirect job cost expenses.
• Assisting and leading the bid effort on behalf of the Owner, providing systems cost analysis, assisting with constructability reviews, and providing input to the project schedule analysis.
• Planning, preparing, executing, and presenting all cost models and milestone estimates throughout the various phases of design.
• Supporting the Estimating Team in the procurement of work and budgeting of projects
• Providing the design team with accurate cost information for Design-Build projects, ensuring that the project is on budget and on schedule.
• Coordinating the entire competitive bid process on projects as assigned.
• Working with the Project Managers in the procurement and buyout phases.
• Maintaining relationships with the local subcontractor community and negotiating with subcontractors / vendors on contracts and purchase agreements.

Job Requirements :

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 0 - 2 years of Estimating experience and possess the following attributes :